Clean Communities Certification Training

The NJ Clean Communities Council is partnering with the Rutgers/NJAES Office of Continuing Professional Education (OCPE) to offer the first certification training for Clean Communities program managers. This three-day course will offer in-depth training on programming, statistical reporting, volunteer management and related topics in an informal atmosphere that encourages critical thinking and innovation.

Course agenda is available below. For more information on the program, please contact the Clean Communities Council at 609-989-5900.

DAY 1: August 11, 2016

9:00 - 9:30am

Introductions
Instructor will review course objectives, agendas, and what will be expected of students. Workshop participants will identify problems that they would like to solve.

9:30 - 10:00am

Opening Remarks
Speaker will discuss the legislative history of the program and the role of the industry in the passage of the Clean Communities Act.

10:00 - 10:30am

Overview
Instructor will discuss the concept of programming, especially as it relates to the Clean Communities program. Instructor will identify tools of the trade, how they will be used during the session, and how they should be used while implementing a Clean Communities program. Tools of the trade are statistical reports, grant guidelines, and the Best Practices CD.

10:30 - 11:00am

Statistical Reporting
Instructor will review the statistical reporting system, distribute a random selection of statistical reports submitted to the Clean Communities Office during the past two years, and ask students to identify problems associated with the reports. Objective is to heighten awareness of errors in filing that can prevent the online submission of reports.

Roundtable Discussions: Problem Solving
Students will be divided into groups. Groups will select team leaders. Team leaders will facilitate discussions of problems associated with managing Clean Communities programs.

2:30 - 3:00pm

Review of Session #1, Prep for Session #2

DAY 2: August 18, 2016

9:00 - 10:00am

Overview
Instructor will review agenda for Session #2, objectives and anticipated outcomes. She will facilitate a discussion of grant guidelines. She will introduce speakers. Topic will be enforcement.

10:00 - 10:30am

Opening Remarks
NJDEP representatives will discuss programming as it relates to the enforcement of litter and illegal dumping laws.

Roundtable Discussions: Problem Solving
Team leaders will summarize for the group problems and solutions discussed during roundtable discussions. Students will prepare formal presentations.

2:30 - 3:00pm

Review and Evaluation
Students will evaluate the certification course and offer suggestions for improvements.

Following the 3-day training session, students will be required to submit evaluation sheets. Students will also be required submit a 3-5 page paper. Topic will be developing an effective Clean Communities program. Papers will be reviewed, evaluated, and filed in the Clean Communities Office.

Credits

In addition to 1.5 Rutgers CEUs, this Clean Communities Certificate course is approved for the following credits:

Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided to you at no additional cost.

NOTE: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please alert us at least one (1) week in advance of the course start date so that we can make reasonable accommodations. We cannot guarantee accommodations for special requests made after that time.

PLEASE NOTE: All attendees MUST park at Margate City Hall and take a free shuttle, which has been arranged for the event. See Directions and Parking Information for more information.

Note: Pre-registration is required. We're sorry, but we cannot guarantee a seat, materials or meals for walk-in registrants. Location is subject to change; registrants will be notified in the event of a change.

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